Cassidy Announces $448,000 for Louisiana Airports

Source: United States Senator for Louisiana Bill Cassidy

04.14.23

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will grant Louisiana a total of $448,000.00 to improve and modernize local airports in Louisiana from his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Specifically, the Harry P Williams Memorial Airport and Jennings Airport will benefit from these grants. Since last fall, Louisiana airports have received a total of $58.5 million in IIJA funding, with more expected over the next three years.

“Investment in our airports makes Louisiana attractive for business and strengthens our economy,” said Dr. Cassidy. “The infrastructure law continues to make this possible.”   

Grant Awarded

Recipient

Project Description

$45,000.00

St. Mary Parish Government

This grant will provide federal funding to improve and modernize the Harry P Williams Memorial Airport.

$99,000.00

St. Mary Parish Government

This grant will provide federal funding to improve and modernize the Harry P Williams Memorial Airport.

$304,000.00

Jefferson Davis Airport Commission District Number 1

This grant will provide federal funding to improve and modernize the Jennings Airport.

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